PID Photo Essay Contest

PID Photo Essay Contest Director

Digital shows of images taken by PSA members are eligible for the PID Photo Essay Contest. An essay must have a theme or storyline. It is not merely a showcase of images without a story to tell. Text, royalty free music, still images, video clips, narration, and digital special effects are allowed. Essays are judged by their storyline as well as their presentation. There is a Color and a Monochrome section.

Awards

Up to three (3) Honorable Mention (HM) Ribbons in each section, if warranted

The winning essays are presented at the PSA Annual Conference

The winning essays are posted on the PSA website

Eligibility & Rules

Entries must be submitted online and received no later than August 1

An essay can have a maximum running time of five (5) minutes

There is no limit on the number of images

There are no restrictions on the subject matter, content, or special effects

Members can enter only one (1) PID Photo Story in each section: Color and Monochrome

Acceptable video file formats are mov, mp4, or avi

Unacceptable file formats are exe, ppt, flv, wmv, and the proprietary file format of the video editing software program

The video file should be HD and formatted at 720p (1280 x 720px)

The entrant's name may not appear in any way that is obvious to the judging panel

Any music used must be with permission of the author and proper credit given at the end of the essay. See the Royalty-free Music link in the MyPSA (Member's Only) area of the PSA website for recommended royalty-free music sites.

A specific essay may be submitted to only one PSA division each year The same essay may be submitted to another PSA division's essay competition in another year